Apheresis Lead Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Resumo da vaga

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking an Apheresis Lead Nurse to take clinical leadership of the specialist apheresis nursing service within the BMTCT programme. The role includes autonomous management of the service, staff development and on-call duties.

The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive quality and safety standards, and work with regional partners to maintain HTA and JACIE accreditation.

Qualificações

• NMC Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Postgraduate certificate (Level 7) or Master’s degree in relevant specialty.
• Specialist training/qualification in area of practice.
• HEI-approved course in supporting learners in practice.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the apheresis nursing service and on-call provision.
• Provide expert nursing assessment and care for patients and donors undergoing apheresis.
• Develop clinical practice and lead service improvement across the pathway.
• Coordinate staff development, audits, and adherence to HTA and JACIE standards.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

IT skills

Formação

NMC registered nurse

Postgraduate certificate (Level 7) or MSc

Specialist practice qualification

Higher education teaching/support qualification

Descrição da vaga

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Apheresis Lead Nurse

The closing date is 18 November 2026

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Apheresis Lead Nurse

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced stem cell transplant and cell therapy nurse to join the specialist nursing team in the Wessex BMTCT Programme at University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the Apheresis Lead Nurse.

We are a regional service providing blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy for a range of malignant and non malignant conditions. Apheresis is key to these patient pathways.

We also deliver plasma and red cell exchange for patients and extra corporeal photopheresis for post donor transplant patients requiring it.

Our department is a busy, exciting service working across departmental boundaries to deliver the most responsive and high quality apheresis care to patients who need it. Our specialist nurse team is a welcoming and cohesive team and consists of a Lead Nurse, BMTCT CNSs, CNS coordinators and care coordinators.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to lead our specialist Apheresis Nursing Service at University Hospital Southampton.

The successful candidate will be an experienced specialist practitioner with responsibility for the clinical and operational management of the apheresis nursing service, providing expert care to patients and donors undergoing a range of therapeutic and cellular collection procedures.

Working autonomously as a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, manage and develop the apheresis nursing workforce and ensure the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of the service, including the emergency on-call provision.

The role involves working closely with the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) programme, haematology teams and regional partners, with responsibility for maintaining regulatory and accreditation standards, developing clinical practice and leading service improvement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Specialist clinical practice: Provide expert nursing assessment, care and management for patients and donors undergoing apheresis procedures, practising autonomously and providing specialist clinical and technical advice to the multidisciplinary team. Service leadership and operational management: Lead and coordinate the apheresis nursing service, ensuring safe and effective service delivery, appropriate staffing, workforce planning and the organisation of the emergency on-call service. Staff management and development: Provide professional leadership and line management to the apheresis nursing team, including supervision, appraisal, competency assessment and ongoing professional development. Education and training: Lead the development and delivery of apheresis education and competency-based training programmes, supporting the development of a skilled and competent workforce. Quality assurance and clinical governance: Work collaboratively with the Apheresis Medical Director, BMTCT leadership and Quality Manager to ensure compliance with Human Tissue Authority (HTA) requirements and JACIE accreditation standards, contributing to audit, incident investigation, risk management and continuous quality improvement. Patient and donor care: Coordinate specialist care across the apheresis pathway, providing information, education and support to patients, donors and their families, promoting informed decision‑making and a positive experience of care. Service development and improvement: Lead the development of nurse‑led initiatives, clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways, using evidence, audit and research to improve patient safety, service efficiency and clinical outcomes. Multidisciplinary and regional working: Collaborate with clinical teams, NHS Blood and Transplant and regional referring centres to support integrated pathways and the ongoing development of apheresis and cellular therapy services.

The successful candidate will have substantial specialist clinical experience, excellent leadership and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care within a complex and evolving specialist service.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master's Degree within relevant speciality
• Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. oProvide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice
• Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
• Leadership Qualification / training
• Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
• Evidence of policy development and implementation
• Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
• Evidenced based care philosophy
• Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
• Experience of nurse -led care / clinics in own practice
• Team leadership role

Aptitudes and skills required

• IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)

Values and Behaviours

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Depending on experience£49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata